Shorter Campaigns Preference Grows Among Parties
In a Boston Herald discussion, leaders from both major parties weigh a shorter 1896 presidential campaign. Supporters argue it suits modern business life and curbs costly, noisy appeals, while opponents warn against rushing decisions. The piece notes growing sentiment in the West and among some Democratic organizers.
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National Democrtic Committee
Italy
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Boston Herald
Revival prayer day shuts Kalamazoo saloons for two hours
In Kalamazoo Michigan pastors and evangelists lead a city wide day of prayer requested by the ministerial alliance. Businesses closed and saloons barred during two hours as crowds gathered for a note of reverence. Saloonkeepers reportedly closed first in the state to aid the evangelists.
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Tea Cultivation and Notable Names Highlight Union Era Items
A fragmentary clipping notes Bond on a plantation in the St Francis basin Arkansas selling 300 pounds of tea to be cultured westward next year. It mentions tea grown by Bond from seed bought in New Orleans six years ago and praised as first tea of its kind in Arkansas. Also referenced is Hancock honored for Gettysburg and Eleonora Duse preparing a new book with English translation coming after the Italian edition.
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Grace Receives 5900 Pound Testimonial Gift
A check for £5900 is sent to Dr W G Grace, famed English cricketer, from a £100,000 subscription. The Daily Telegraph organized the testimonial, reflecting wide support from cricket fans and readers.
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Hobart Lodgad promotion and Civil War escape tale
Tales recount Hobart Lodgad a Wisconsin soldier promoted from private to captain in a week amid Civil War events. Sherman’s resignation, a forged path to major general, and Blank’s fate shape their chances. Libby prison, a tunnel escape, and a bold exchange plan with General Butler are described with names like Cleburne Mitchell Walker and Juba L. Mitchell. The piece also mentions a 1849 assembly speakership and a New England fruit note.
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Afterthought on victory and cost in Atlanta race
A reflective note from the Atlanta Constitution remarks that after a race and victory a man may ponder gains and value. It contrasts pride in the game with the harsher reality of violence and death implied by the khot that st took to kill, suggesting a grim juxtaposition between sport and crime.
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Alaska Gold Fields Report Debunked by Miner Returns
Reports on Alaska's gold fields are challenged by Peter Wyberg who arrived in San Francisco with 46,000 in gold dust from two years of mining near Warcy Mile river. He says Cook's Inlet districts yielded few successes and warns against sensational claims of huge gold finds. Also includes advertisements for Hood's Sarsaparilla, Bacon's Calery King for nerves, and Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder.
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